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Gulf Cup: Hervé Renard calls for Saudi players to show pride
Saudi Gazette reportKUWAIT — Saudi Arabia’s national football team coach, Hervé Renard, has urged his players to perform with the pride of representing their country, following a disappointing 3-2 defeat to Bahrain in the opening match of the Gulf Cup 26.Speaking at a post-match press conference, Renard said the team must work together to overcome their poor start and improve in the coming matches.Despite the setback, he emphasized the need for resilience and drew parallels with the 2019 Gulf Cup in Qatar, where Saudi Arabia recovered from an opening loss to reach the final.Renard acknowledged defensive lapses as a key issue in the defeat, particularly in the second and third goals conceded.He clarified that goalkeeper performance was not to blame but pointed instead to broader...
December 23, 2024

Gulf Cup: Hervé Renard calls for Saudi players to show pride

Saudi Arabia starts Gulf Cup 26 campaign with a disappointing loss to Bahrain
Saudi Gazette reportKUWAIT — Saudi Arabia's national football team began their Gulf Cup 26 journey in Kuwait with a disappointing 2-3 defeat against Bahrain at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Group B action.Bahrain took control early, scoring twice in the first half and surviving a late comeback attempt by Hervé Renard's squad.The victory propelled Bahrain to the top of Group B with three points, ahead of Iraq on goal difference after Iraq defeated Yemen earlier.Bahrain displayed superior performance from the start, capitalizing on their advantage when Mehdi Abduljabbar netted a brilliant header in the 19th minute.Mehdi Al-Humaidan doubled the lead in the 38th minute with a swift counterattack.Saudi Arabia improved their performance in the second half, but Bahraini...
December 23, 2024

Saudi Arabia starts Gulf Cup 26 campaign with a disappointing loss to Bahrain

Oman and Kuwait match ended in a 1-1 draw at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium.
Arabian Gulf Cup begins with dramatic draws and a breathtaking ceremony in Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY — The Khaleeji Zain 26 (Arabian Gulf Cup) kicked off in style on Saturday, featuring two tightly contested draws and a captivating Opening Ceremony that celebrated the spirit of the Gulf region.In Group A’s first match, Kuwait thrilled home fans by taking the lead against Oman through Yousef Nasser’s towering header in the 34th minute.However, Oman equalized just before halftime when Issam Al Sabhi slid home a cross in the 42nd minute, ending the match in a 1-1 draw at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium.The second match, played at Jaber Al-Mubarak International Stadium, saw Qatar take an early lead against the UAE with Akram Afif converting a penalty in the 17th minute.The UAE fought back in first-half injury time, with Yahya Al Ghassani’s expertly finished goal...
December 22, 2024

Arabian Gulf Cup begins with dramatic draws and a breathtaking ceremony in Kuwait

Saudi Arabia to compete in 2025 and 2027 CONCACAF Gold Cup tournaments
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi national football team will participate in the 2025 and 2027 editions of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, beginning with the upcoming tournament hosted by the United States and Canada from June 14 to July 6, 2025.Saudi Arabia joins eight other teams that have already secured spots for the 2025 Gold Cup: Canada, Curacao, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Haiti, Mexico, Panama, and the United States.The remaining seven teams will be decided through qualifiers scheduled for March 2025, with the tournament draw set for April 10, 2025.The 2025 Gold Cup will take place in 14 stadiums across 11 cities in the United States and Canada, five of which will also host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Saudi Arabian Football Federation President Yasser Al Misehal...
December 20, 2024

Saudi Arabia to compete in 2025 and 2027 CONCACAF Gold Cup tournaments

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk made their final public appearances on Tuesday at VIA Riyadh.
Fury vs. Usyk: Anticipation builds ahead of Riyadh's boxing showdown
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The countdown to the "Fury vs. Usyk Reignited" boxing match is in full swing, with anticipation soaring ahead of Saturday's clash in the Kingdom Arena ring, part of Riyadh Season 2024.Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk made their final public appearances on Tuesday at VIA Riyadh, where they shared their thoughts on the upcoming bout in front of an eager audience, including Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Turki Alalshikh. Fury expressed his readiness to deliver an electrifying performance, promising a fight full of energy and thrill, while Usyk showcased his confidence and determination to secure a decisive victory in what is being dubbed a historic moment for boxing fans worldwide. Other participating boxers extended their...
December 20, 2024

Fury vs. Usyk: Anticipation builds ahead of Riyadh's boxing showdown

Vítor Pereira.
Al Shabab announces departure of coach Vítor Pereira
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Al Shabab Club has announced the departure of its Portuguese coach, Vítor Pereira, after he exercised his right to terminate his contract and committed to paying the release clause.The club stated that it made extensive efforts to retain Pereira but was unsuccessful. Consequently, the management has begun searching for a replacement, reviewing several potential candidates.According to Sky Sports, Wolverhampton Wanderers, a Premier League club, has reached an agreement with Pereira to take over as their new head coach following the dismissal of Gary O'Neil.Pereira, 56, has previously managed Flamengo, Fenerbahçe, Olympiacos, Porto, and several other clubs.Wolverhampton reportedly agreed to compensate Al Shabab and finalize personal terms with Pereira,...
December 19, 2024

Al Shabab announces departure of coach Vítor Pereira

Saudi Arabia defeats Trinidad and Tobago 3-1 in friendly match
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi national football team secured a 3-1 victory against Trinidad and Tobago in a friendly match on Tuesday at Al Shabab Club Stadium.The game was part of Saudi Arabia's preparation program for the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup, set to be held in Kuwait.The goals for the Saudi team were scored by Saleh Al-Shehri, who converted a penalty, Abdullah Al-Hamdan, and Nasser Al-Dosari.Saudi head coach Hervé Renard fielded two different lineups, with each team playing one half of the match.Meanwhile, player Firas Al-Buraikan continued his individual training under the supervision of the medical staff, while Abdullah Al-Khaibari worked on his rehabilitation program.Hassan Al-Tambakti also completed special training sessions with the medical team.Sultan Al-Ghannam...
December 18, 2024

Saudi Arabia defeats Trinidad and Tobago 3-1 in friendly match

Hiba Al-Owaidi.
FIFA approves 21 male and 3 female Saudi referees for 2025
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — FIFA has officially approved the list of Saudi referees for 2025, comprising 21 referees and 3 female officials, according to the official website of the international football governing body.The list includes eight referees: Mohammed Al-Huwaish, Faisal Al-Balawi, Shukri Al-Hanfoush, Mohammed Al-Smail, Abdullah Al-Shihri, Majed Al-Shamrani, Khalid Al-Turais, and Hiba Al-Owaidi.Additionally, 10 assistant referees have been named: Mohammed Al-Abkari, Abdulrahim Al-Shammari, Ibrahim Al-Dakheel, Omar Al-Jammal, Faisal Al-Qahtani, Hisham Al-Rifai, Khalaf Al-Shammari, Saad Al-Subaie, Yasser Al-Sultan, and Iman Al-Madani.The list also includes six video assistant referees (VAR): Mohammed Al-Huwaish, Sultan Al-Harbi, Mamdouh Al-Shahdan, Majed Al-Shamrani, Abdullah...
December 18, 2024

FIFA approves 21 male and 3 female Saudi referees for 2025

Represented by Hassan Abed, Ahmed Hazzazi, Ali Al-Fazei, and Youssef Al-Banali, the Saudi team achieved significant milestones throughout the tournament.
Saudi fencing team wins historic bronze at U-20 World Cup
Saudi Gazette reportLAGOS — The Saudi U-20 fencing team clinched the bronze medal in the épée event at the U-20 Fencing World Cup, which concluded on Sunday in Lagos, Nigeria.The team secured a narrow 39-38 victory against Hong Kong, marking Saudi Arabia's first-ever team medal in a Fencing World Cup competition.Represented by Hassan Abed, Ahmed Hazzazi, Ali Al-Fazei, and Youssef Al-Banali, the Saudi team achieved significant milestones throughout the tournament.In the quarterfinals, they defeated Benin with a commanding 45-15 victory before falling to Egypt in the semifinals, 37-23.This bronze adds to Saudi Arabia's success in the tournament, as Hassan Abed also earned a silver medal in the individual épée event on Saturday.Following their impressive performance, the Saudi...
December 16, 2024

Saudi fencing team wins historic bronze at U-20 World Cup

Neymar reflects on move to Al Hilal, injury recovery, and plans for Brazil return
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Brazilian star Neymar, currently playing for Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia, has expressed confidence in his decision to join the Riyadh-based club.The former Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) forward also shared his excitement about returning to Brazil's national team for the upcoming international break after a long injury layoff.In an interview with French radio station RMC, Neymar opened up about his injury, his move to Saudi Arabia, and his outlook for the future.He confirmed that his recovery is progressing well and that he hopes to return to action soon. When asked about his return to the pitch, Neymar said: “I feel good and much better now. I’ve started training on the field again, but unfortunately, I am still recovering. Thankfully, the injury is less...
December 16, 2024

Neymar reflects on move to Al Hilal, injury recovery, and plans for Brazil return

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